Stable Bay until Stretching

#4e3bac RGB(78,59,172)

About this color

Stable Bay until Stretching reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #4e3bac, RGB(78, 59, 172).

#4e3bacRGB(78, 59, 172)

HSL 250° · 49% saturation · 45% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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History

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Stable Bay until Stretching
HEX
#4e3bac
RGB
rgb(78,59,172)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,23.1%,67.5%)
HSL
hsl(250,49%,45%)
HSV
hsv(250,66%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,66,0,33)
LAB
lab(33,39,-58)
LCH
lch(33,70,304)
sRGB
(0.306,0.231,0.675)
HEX8
#4e3bacff
CSS Name
Decimal
078059172

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
49%
Hue
250°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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